japie

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English

Noun

japie (plural japies)

  1. (South Africa, derogatory, slang, ethnic slur) Alternative form of yarpie

Afrikaans

Etymology

Diminutive of Jaap, a pet form of Jacob.

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Noun

japie (plural japies)

  1. (derogatory) bumpkin, clodhopper, hick

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